Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-20
REVIEWING THE REGIMENT,
The sixth Inspected at Camp Lincoln
by Governor OgIesby---Eehoes from
Camp the Rifles will Re
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HEADQUARTERS 6TH REGIMENT, l. y. G.. ]
CAMP LINCOLN,
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug. 70.
Yesterday, at Camp Lincoln. was the
same as usual Company and battalion
skirmish drills were had in the morning
aud also battalion drill in the afternoon
Battery A gave drill before the govern
or on the parade grounds. which was
good. Dress parade was had at the usu>
III hour. and the regiment passed IN re
view before the governor. Col. Clenden
IN commanded The passing in review
was good. the wheels of the companies
being excellent, especially that of compa-
nv c. During the day the officers Of The
regiment. field, staff and line. presented
Col. Clendenin with handsome gold
watch and chain as token of their ap
probation for the trouble and pains he
took IN instructing them in their various
duties Lieut.. Cot Foster made the
presentation speech Col Clendenin
WAS so nvercoms he could hardly re
spond but he thanked them for their
kindly feelings towards him. After pa
rade the band gave one of their excellent
concerts, which was listened to by a
large number of visitors from the city
The music was good and number of the
pieces were loudly enCored. Today is
the last day in camp for the Sixth, as
they will begin preparations for leaving
tnT their destinations tonight. The
Sixth, especially the officers, have made
many friends while here, aud they will
be gladly welcomed back next year.
Company A covered itself with
glory on Thursday on the occasion Of
the governors visit TO camp. Major
Kline. L. 5 A. who is stationed rs camp
inspector. paid the company very high
tribute after the review, and said TO Col
Barclay and Major DePue. that he had
never seen, even in the regular army, a
better company front on the march, or
more perfect wheelings, than those of
Company A. He also spoke of the stead
mess Of the men on dress parade and
otherwise greatly complimented the cons
pany. The command has shown excel
ieut discipline and has won high enComium
for gentlemsnly department. The fol
tlNlDS nun tAE -7ttttt ctHt Ftb Is ltlt
among humber or notices in the press
of the city. Capt Henry N. Abel, who
so calamity commanded Company A, the
celebrated ROdman Rife Company, is the
senior captain of the regiment He is an
old timer. but he is still young in
wears, and has had some of the
brightest young men that Rock Island
has produced in his command
W. F. Channnn is his first lieutenant and
Daniel c Kelly officiates as second lieu-
tenant. OF twenty nine enlisted men,
twenty five are present. Not man has
been absent at a single roll call during
the entire week Capt. Abel says the
Illinois militia never stepped into better
camp since its organization. Company
A is holding its own at the drills, and es-
peCially excels in wheeling.
The regiment as whole has won g0l-
deu opinion and sustsins the reputation
of being the most gentlemsply command
IN camp this year. The people OF Rock
Island have no reason to feel ashamed of
their company.
Capt. H. NJ. Abel. of Rock Island, has
been elected major Of the regiment. an
honor be declined few years ago. 1t is
hoped this time that he will accept
Col Barkley and family were guests of
Col ClendeuIu at supper last evening.
Capt Chas R. Keesler, of Co. F, was
called home to Moline yesterday on ac-
count Of the serious illness of his little
daughter.
Lieut.. Col Foster is making efforts to
secure special train to take his boaueis
home when he goes. He was the recipi.
ent of several Yesterday.
The programme for the regimental re-
ceptlon to the Fifth regiment By the ! q.
NJ. c A is almost made up. 1t will be
the best OF the season. Band. orchestra
and vocal music will be rendered.
A NJ. Bruner, assistant state secretary
of Illinois for the I. Nj, C. A. at Camp
Lincoln, leaves for Rock Island today
Mr. Bruner is fine gentleman and has
done much good here. All will regret
his departure SOLDIER.